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Grandparenting Reimagined: Faith & Family the GenX Way
GenX is the new generation of grandparents and, for a generation that was largely unseen, we’re getting a lot of attention, and some criticism, for our grandparenting ways.
Our adult, Millennial children might think we’re not involved enough and our Boomer parents think we’re too involved. We’ve created relationships with our children over the years that have turned them into our best friends.
As a GenX grandparent, Tonya recognized that family relationships can be fragile if we don’t have a true understanding of generational differences. When we understand each other, we can love each other better through patience, common ground, and healthy boundaries.
How do we navigate these relationships spanning four generations and keep everyone happy? It just takes a little faith.
Our adult, Millennial children might think we’re not involved enough and our Boomer parents think we’re too involved. We’ve created relationships with our children over the years that have turned them into our best friends.
As a GenX grandparent, Tonya recognized that family relationships can be fragile if we don’t have a true understanding of generational differences. When we understand each other, we can love each other better through patience, common ground, and healthy boundaries.
How do we navigate these relationships spanning four generations and keep everyone happy? It just takes a little faith.
165 pages, Paperback
Published July 8, 2024
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October 28, 2024“Grandparenting Reimagined” Faith and Family the Gen X Way, by Tonya Ludwig, book review
Gen X is the generation following the Baby Boomers and the author spends the first chapter defining how this generation was brought up, as well as some historical events that shaped their lives. She makes broad generalizations and claims regarding the way these children were parented and therefore how they approached bring up their children; and therefore how they behave as grand parents.
The following chapters describe various aspects of the grand parenting journey in details with suggestions on how to navigate various issues that may arise with adult children who are now parents. Each chapter has scripture references to back up her suggestions and end with a prayer.
As a new grand mother, I was eager to read this book and hoped to gain some insight into this new season of my life. My oldest grand child is almost 3, with 2 younger grand kids rounding out the tribe. And I am in the Gen X, so this seemed like an interesting way to learn some new ideas.
Sadly, I did not see myself in the first chapter what described the way Gen X was raised, according to the author. I felt quite heard and understood by my parents. While I do not see myself in the same way the author described, I did find some insight in the later chapters that described various stages and situations. I was comforted to see that I had navigated some situations in the way the author suggested- for example, during the birth and early days of the babies, I offered specific assistance and gave the new family space to navigate on their own.
This book was written from a place of love for her family and she offers her suggestions on dealing with sometimes stressful situations. As a new grand parent, I want to be very sensitive to the fact that I am not the parent, but have a meaningful place in the grand childrens’ lives. She offered suggestions for various ages and stages that were helpful.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
Gen X is the generation following the Baby Boomers and the author spends the first chapter defining how this generation was brought up, as well as some historical events that shaped their lives. She makes broad generalizations and claims regarding the way these children were parented and therefore how they approached bring up their children; and therefore how they behave as grand parents.
The following chapters describe various aspects of the grand parenting journey in details with suggestions on how to navigate various issues that may arise with adult children who are now parents. Each chapter has scripture references to back up her suggestions and end with a prayer.
As a new grand mother, I was eager to read this book and hoped to gain some insight into this new season of my life. My oldest grand child is almost 3, with 2 younger grand kids rounding out the tribe. And I am in the Gen X, so this seemed like an interesting way to learn some new ideas.
Sadly, I did not see myself in the first chapter what described the way Gen X was raised, according to the author. I felt quite heard and understood by my parents. While I do not see myself in the same way the author described, I did find some insight in the later chapters that described various stages and situations. I was comforted to see that I had navigated some situations in the way the author suggested- for example, during the birth and early days of the babies, I offered specific assistance and gave the new family space to navigate on their own.
This book was written from a place of love for her family and she offers her suggestions on dealing with sometimes stressful situations. As a new grand parent, I want to be very sensitive to the fact that I am not the parent, but have a meaningful place in the grand childrens’ lives. She offered suggestions for various ages and stages that were helpful.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
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